Up, up on the roof for midnight drop

Up, up on the roof for midnight drop

kFive city workers climbed to the top of City Hall Annex on Front Street on Tuesday afternoon to piece together Youngstown’s very own “First Night Ball,” which will drop to ring in the new year tonight.

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Chicken thievery

kBeer, chicken and cheese worth more than $1,000 were stolen from the Litehouse bar on Division Street, Sharon, and most of it was recovered in Farrell, Sharon police reported.

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Women in Dann case cleared of misdeeds

kThe two women whose sexual-harassment complaints led to the downfall of former Attorney General Marc Dann have been cleared of accusations that they had harassed two co-workers.

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kA variety of activities is on tap tonight for New Year’s Eve, including First Night events in Youngstown, Canfield and Salem.

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FOOD

New twists on pork

kTired of the TRADITIONAL pork and sauerkraut for New Year’s? Be a rebel and check out some quick, easy and spicy pork alternatives.

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ENTERTAINMENT

At 79, Dick Clark still rocks this eve

kFour years after a stroke, Dick Clark, 79, is relishing the prospect of another New Year’s Eve, determined to help host his 36th celebration from Times Square.

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SPORTS

Mooney boys edge East Palestine 53-51

kYoungstown Mooney captured a 53-51 win against East Palestine in high school boys basketball action Tuesday night.

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